Bachelor of Business Administration

Course summary

The Bachelor of Business Administration gives students the opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of management and professional practice, and the option to specialise in a range of industry specific disciplines. Students have flexibility in determining the structure of their study. They can gain practical experience via an internship which counts as two units towards their degree or study elective units from across the University’s undergraduate offerings to extend their knowledge of other disciplines.

Major areas of study

While there are no majors, students develop in-depth knowledge through study streams within specialist areas:

Accounting (GC, L, CH, O)

Digital Marketing (GC, O)

Finance (O)

Human Resource Management (GC, O)

Information Systems (GC, O)

International Business (GC, O)

Management (O)

Marketing (GC, O)

(GC = Gold Coast L = Lismore CH = Coffs Harbour O = Online)

On-campus students can also study any study stream online.

Please note that some majors, study streams and units may not be available at each location. Unit availabilities are published for each study period and may vary from year to year.

Learning outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.

Graduate Attribute

Course Learning Outcome

Intellectual rigour

Develop and create effective solutions to straight forward problems from a discipline area.

Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a straight forward issue or theory from a discipline area to arrive at a conclusion/decision with justification.

Creativity

Apply knowledge and skills creatively in devising solutions to challenges related to a business discipline.

Ethical practice

Describe and apply a recognised ethical framework to analyse behaviour in a discipline or workplace/organisation.

Apply discipline based knowledge and skills in situations that require autonomy and well-developed responsible behaviour.

Knowledge of a discipline

Demonstrate and apply in-depth discipline specific knowledge and skills with a global perspective.

Demonstrate an understanding and application of research, analytical and technical skills in a broad business discipline.

Prepare and deliver well developed discipline advice, knowledge and ideas orally for a business and public context.

Prepare and deliver well developed and justified, discipline advice using written communications suitable for business and public contexts.

Investigate and identify a broad range of leadership practices in the management of people and self.

Demonstrate the ability to effectively participate in and reflect upon self and team activities in general business situations.

Cultural competence

Demonstrate cultural competence in local, Australian-wide and international settings as applied in business and social situations.

Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for cultural diversity and the relationship between people in a range of professional and community contexts.

Assessment methods

Assessment may be in the form of essays, reports, audio or video presentations, online quizzes, case analyses or problem resolutions, and examinations.

Teaching methods

On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.

Our online study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.

Career opportunities

In management roles within private and government organisations, human resource management, marketing, international business, information systems and management.

Professional placement

Students may choose, as electives, one or two double-weighted internship units.

Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions.

Related links

Learning Resources

MySCU is a student's point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies.

The web-based study environment Blackboard Learn delivers an advanced online learning environment for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces, classrooms, and discussion boards. They can share files, presentations and applications. If a tutorial or lecture is recorded, students can view it afterwards.

Learning materials include the provision of unit information guides, study guides and readings. Students may need to purchase or access prescribed text books.

The SCU Library provides a wide range of services that include face-to-face and online help, and access to print and electronic resources.

The Academic Skills team supports student learning by offering online and on-campus academic skills workshops, assignment reviews and small group or one-on-one face-to-face, phone or Skype consultations during business hours 9am to 4.30pm. Appointments can be made via the MySCU Hub 'Connect Now' button or on the Academic Skills home page. Students can also book appointments online in Career Hub.

The Studiosity service provides online after-hours study support for SCU students. This service is available from 4pm to midnight Sunday to Friday via the 'Connect Now' button on MySCU Hub or from a link in nominated unit learning sites. The Studiosity service offers generic writing feedback and live online chat assistance for foundational concepts and study skills.

Equipment and facilities

Southern Cross University provides students with modern well equipped teaching spaces such as lecture theatres, classrooms, and studios or laboratories tailored to meet the needs of specific study disciplines. Contemporary audiovisual equipment is standard in most teaching venues, and students have access to computer labs for individual study purposes.

Course structure

Table of contents

Course requirements

To be eligible for the award of the Bachelor of Business Administration a candidate shall complete twenty-four (24) units (288 credit points) in a sequence approved by the Course Coordinator, comprising:

Eight (8) units from Part A;

eight (8) units from Part B; and

eight (8) units from Part C

Unless approved by the Course Coordinator, a minimum of six (6) units must have a Level of Learning classified as Advanced and a maximum of ten (10) units must have a Level of Learning classified as Introductory.

To be eligible for an Associate Degree of Business Administration a candidate shall complete sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising:

Eight (8) units from Part A;

four (4) units from Part B; and

four (4) units from Part C

To be eligible for a Diploma of Business Administration a candidate shall complete eight (8) units (96 credit points) comprising:

Four (4) units from Part A; and

four (4) units from Part C

A candidate who while enrolled for the Bachelor of Business Administration has completed the requirements for the Associate Degree of Business Administration may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Business Administration following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelors degree.

A candidate who while enrolled for the Bachelor of Business Administration has completed the requirements for the Diploma of Business Administration may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Business Administration following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelors degree.

International Business Major

Title

Level of learning

Note

Students must include LAW00150 Introduction to Business Law, ACC10707 Accounting and Finance for Business, ECO10250 Economics for Decision making, MAT10251 Statistical Analysis, MKT00075 Marketing Principles and MNG10247 Managing Organisations as Part A units.

Part C

Part C

Title

Level of learning

Note

Any eight (8) undergraduate units offered by the University, however approval must be obtained for units not offered in the School of Business and Tourism.

When selecting units, students are reminded that, unless approved by a Course Coordinator, their twenty-four (24) unit course must include a minimum of six (6) Advanced units and a maximum of ten (10) Introductory units.

Year 2, Session 1

It is recommended that students complete either LAW00106 EEO and OH&S Law and Practice OR LAW00104 Employment and Industrial Relations Law as one of their Part C units in the remaining sessions shown below. Any student not selecting one of these units must ensure that at least one (1) Part C unit is at Advanced Level (see units with Note 4).

Year 2, Session 2

It is recommended that students complete either LAW00106 EEO and OH&S Law and Practice OR LAW00104 Employment and Industrial Relations Law as one of their Part C units in the remaining sessions shown below. Any student not selecting one of these units must ensure that at least one (1) Part C unit is at Advanced Level (see units with Note 4).

Year 4, Session 1

Notes

Note 1:

Internship A and Internship B are both double-weighted units requiring a 16 unit pre-requisite including the Professional Development for the Workplace unit (MNG10476). Please be aware of this double-weighting if you are restricted in the number of electives you can select in your major.
All internship placements must be approved by the Work Integrated Learning Coordinator, prior to commencement.

Note 2:

A major in this course is a suggested sequence of study. If you select one of the suggested major sequences the major name will appear on your transcript but not your final testamur. If you design and have approved your own major sequence, there will be no major name to appear on your transcript.

Note 3:

Advanced Level unit. Students must complete a minimum of six (6) Advanced Level units by the end of their course.

Part C

Title

Level of learning

Note

Any eight (8) undergraduate units offered by the University, however approval must be obtained for units not offered in the School of Business and Tourism.

When selecting units, students are reminded that, unless approved by a Course Coordinator, their twenty-four (24) unit course must include a minimum of six (6) Advanced units and a maximum of ten (10) Introductory units.

International future students

Current students

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